laukauksen

Laukauksen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun laukaus, which means a shot or discharge, typically referring to a single discharge from a firearm. The genitive form laukauksen is used to indicate possession or association with a shot, for example in phrases such as laukauksen voima (the force of the shot), laukauksen suunta (the direction of the shot), or laukauksen aiheuttama vahinko (the damage caused by the shot).

Etymology and form: laukaus derives from the verb laukaista, meaning to discharge a firearm. Finnish genitive singular for nouns ending in -us commonly forms with -uksen or -uksen-like endings; in this case laukaus becomes laukauksen. The form is used in neutral, descriptive contexts rather than as a separate lexical entry.

Usage: In contemporary Finnish, laukauksen is most often found in journalism, law enforcement reports, and safety or crime-related discussions. It appears in sentences that describe characteristics or consequences of a shot without naming the shooter or event itself, focusing on the shot as an object or event rather than an action.

Examples:

- Viime yön laukauksen voimakkuus kuultiin koko kaupungissa.

- Laukauksen ääni herätti asukkaat aamulla.

- Tutkijat arvioivat laukauksen aiheuttaman vahingon laajuuden.

Notes: Laukauksia (plural) refers to multiple shots, while laukauksesta or laukauksia may appear in other grammatical cases. The word is typically used in factual, neutral prose and is common in contexts related to firearms, sport shooting, and related safety discussions.